Safe driving comes with practice; a lot of it. It takes years to acquire the skills and intuition needed to process the large amount of information and circumstances encountered while driving. Some states have enacted graduated driver’s licenses to help teens obtain...
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
How much do helmets help in motorcycle crashes?
There are guidelines set for people who do not want to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle in Florida. The state will allow you to ride without a helmet if you are old enough and have sufficient insurance coverage. People on both sides of the helmet debate have...
What are the primary causes of motorcycle crashes?
Now that spring is well on its way, you may be ready to get your motorcycle out again. The warmer weather can make just about anyone feel like enjoying an exciting highway adventure.Before going out on the open road, it is crucial to consider the risks that come with...
Who can file a Wrongful death suit in Florida?
If you suffer injury in a Florida vehicle crash due to someone else's negligence you have a right to seek to hold that person or persons accountable for your pain, suffering, damages and financial losses. If the injuries cause your death, the possibility of seeking...
Lawsuits involving fatal motor vehicle accidents with semis
Lawsuits involving fatal motor vehicle accidents with semis require specialized legal knowledge, along with the ultimate in compassion for the victim's family. A horrendous crash occurred recently near Gainesville, Florida involving five motor vehicles. According to...
Faulty air bags can cause serious injuries
Regular visitors to our blog appreciate that we address a wide array of issues, including injuries due to faulty air bags. Concerns over faulty Takata air bags have been noted as far back as 2015.These concerns have grown each year to the point where the National...
Fatal motor vehicle accidents require vast legal experience
Most of us regularly spend part of each day driving, or riding in, a motor vehicle. We don't begin our day thinking we could be the victim of a fatal motor vehicle accident. Dwelling on that could lead us to retreat from the world.It is also unwise to go through life...
Lawsuit suggests risks exist even when there’s no car accident or collision
You don't have to be involved in a car accident or collision to be at risk of serious personal injury when you are on the road. Whether driving across Florida from east to west, or from north to south, danger exists if a defective part in your vehicle fails without...
Safety coalition aims to eliminate fatal crashes
Many Florida drivers fear the deadly hazards on America's roadways. However, a safety coalition of transportation industry participants, government agencies and others is working to change this. In fact, the Road to Zero Coalition aims to achieve zero roadway deaths...
IIHS study looks at driver fatality data
Florida motorists may be able to identify some safer vehicles by looking at a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety that examined driver fatality rates in different types of vehicles. The IIHS looked at data for vehicle models from 2011 to 2015 and found...
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